Confidence High in Auburn Locker Room as Steven Pearl Takes Over
- Steven Pearl became the head coach of the Auburn men's basketball team during SEC Basketball Media Days, succeeding his father, Bruce Pearl, who is the all-time winningest coach at Auburn.
- Auburn retained all 12 scholarship players, despite concerns about losing them after the coaching change.
- Sophomore guard Tahaad Pettiford expressed his commitment to Auburn, stating he is '100% committed' to the program.
- Senior forward KeShawn Murphy noted the team's maturity in handling the coaching transition, reflecting on the emotional impact it had on players.
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Confidence high in Auburn locker room as Steven Pearl takes over
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Steven Pearl took the podium on Wednesday at SEC Basketball Media Days, his first as head coach of the Auburn men's basketball team.

Confidence high in Auburn locker room as Steven Pearl takes over as coach
Steven Pearl has taken over as head coach of Auburn men’s basketball, succeeding his father, Bruce Pearl. He spoke at SEC Basketball Media Days on Wednesday.
Auburn HC Steven Pearl details how his coaching style differs from his father
College basketball season is right around the corner, and Auburn, one of the top programs in the country, will be debuting a new head coach after longtime leading man Bruce Pearl suddenly retired last month. The man filling Pearl’s shoes will be a familiar face for the Tigers, though, as the program announced that his longtime assistant and son, Steven Pearl, was taking over the reins immediately after the elder Pearl announced his departure. Ma…
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